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Police looking into video that appears to show officer punching man
NZ🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

Police looking into video that appears to show officer punching man

Police in New Zealand are investigating a video that appears to show an officer punching a man during an arrest in Hamilton. The footage, shared on social media, depicts the man being pulled behind a vehicle by police while bystanders watch. Shortly after, the individual seems to be struck in the face by an officer nearby. A woman is heard urging the man to resist. Waikato District Commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell confirmed that a complaint has been received and police are reviewing the incident to determine the circumstances.

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RNZ (Radio New Zealand) logoRNZ (Radio New Zealand)State / PublicCenter9 hr. ago
Police looking into video that appears to show officer punching man

Police in New Zealand are investigating a video that appears to show an officer punching a man during an arrest in Hamilton. The footage, shared on social media, depicts the man being pulled behind a vehicle by police while bystanders watch. Shortly after, the individual seems to be struck in the face by an officer nearby. A woman is heard urging the man to resist. Waikato District Commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell confirmed that a complaint has been received and police are reviewing the incident to determine the circumstances.

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